Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this savory chicken cheese quiche, a versatile dish perfect for any meal of the day. With its creamy filling nestled in a crispy pie crust, this mini quiche is easy to prepare and makes for an excellent way to use up leftover chicken. Whether served warm for breakfast, as an elegant brunch item, or enjoyed as a quick dinner option, this quiche is sure to impress your family and friends. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and herbs to create a unique dish that suits your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of store-bought pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked diced chicken
- Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Thaw the pie crust and cut out four circles using a biscuit cutter.
- Press each circle into a muffin tin, fluting the edges if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined; add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cheeses, and chicken.
- Fill each muffin cup with the egg mixture just below the rim.
- Bake for 15-16 minutes until puffed and slightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving garnished with fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 215mg